Participants in a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony between the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF) pose during the event at KCCI headquarters in Seoul, Monday. From front row left are Charge d'affaires ad interim of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul James Heller, KUSAF President Leem Ho-young, KCCI Executive Vice Chairman Park Il-jun, Korean Agency for Technology and Standards Administrator Kim Dae-ja, Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice Chairman Lee Hyung-hee and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim. Courtesy of KCCI
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday launched a platform assisting United States Forces Korea (USFK) veterans to find jobs at Korean firms in the United States.
The KCCI and the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF) signed a memorandum of understanding during a ceremony at the former’s headquarters in central Seoul, pledging to cooperate on job matching between Korean companies operating in the U.S. and former USFK service members throughthe platform(www.USFKJobs.com).
The ceremony was attended by KCCI Executive Vice Chairman Park Il-jun, KUSAF President Leem Ho-young, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul James Heller, American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim, Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice Chairman Lee Hyung-hee and other executives from major companies.
A total of 21 companies have joined the platform, including Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, SK On, SK Biopharmaceuticals, Hyundai Motor, Kia, LG Energy Solution, POSCO Holdings, Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai Electric, GS E&C, Emart, LS Group and Doosan Bobcat. The participating firms span a wide range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, energy, shipbuilding, robotics, biotechnology and food.
Under the agreement, KCCI will be responsible for operating and promoting the platform for Korean companies, while KUSAF will provide information to service members and encourage their participation.
Companies will register and manage job postings on the platform and conduct hiring procedures for USFK service members who apply through it.
The platform is expected to create new opportunities for Korean businesses in the U.S., as the importance of a local workforce grows amid changes in Washington’s visa and labor market policies.
Against this backdrop, the platform is expected to serve as a channel for Korean companies to hire workers with a strong understanding of Korean society and culture.
Since the U.S. federal and state governments offer various incentives to companies that hire veterans, recruiting former service members is expected to bring positive effects not only in securing talent but also in improving management efficiency, the KCCI said.
Source: Korea Times News
